Niagara Falls is known for its thunderous cascades, yet if you journey to the falls now, post-winter storm, you’ll have an extraordinary experience. Spectators would be able to catch a glimpse of something rarely seen – partially frozen waterfalls! Visiting Niagara Falls right now will certainly be breathtaking and unforgettable.
The recent frigid winter storm in Buffalo, New York was devastating yet paradoxically gifted the northern areas of both New York State and Ontario with a picturesque snow-covered landscape. Moreover, Niagara Falls has been transformed into an icy paradise!
Although it is highly improbable for Niagara Falls to completely freeze, the water on its surface and observation decks can still form snow and ice. Recently, The New York Post released a stunning video of how majestic the falls look right now—and let me tell you: It’s breathtaking!
The Niagara Parks website states that although it may appear as if the falls have frozen over, this is merely an optical illusion. Winter temperatures often cause a thin ice crust to form on top of the water, giving onlookers the impression that all motion has ceased. In actuality though, underneath this icy shell water still flows freely and vigorously!
On the American side of Niagara Falls, it is more common to observe a frozen landscape than on its Canadian counterpart due to less water cascading over. This makes it easier for ice and snow to accumulate, rendering the view of an impenetrable sheet of white that blankets both rock face and river below.
Although it can be deceiving, Niagara Falls has the potential to freeze solid – though very rarely. Believe it or not, this actually occurred in 1848 and lasted for a remarkable 30 hours! This unbelievable occurrence serves as an awe-inspiring reminder of just how powerful nature truly is.
Have you ever been to the breathtaking Niagara Falls? Is your area now glowing with a wintery, picturesque atmosphere?
